Category Archives: Weather and Seasons

On a day like today, it would be too easy to say my two favorite words in the English language are “early autumn.” In the disquieting world of social media, this type of dramatic hyperbole abounds. Nevertheless, after a few … Continue reading →

David Patrick Columbia, the founder and editor of the New York Social Diary, mused last Friday that September is the “transition month to autumn with New Yorkers getting out again.” He also mentioned today on his blog that his apartment … Continue reading →

I’ve been calendar-focused these last few months, with many deadlines and personal red-letter days interwoven with the weather and seasons of life. Additionally, I’ve been studying last year’s calendar, confirming that it’s been a year since I got my last … Continue reading →

One day, I am going to read (or at least skim) every blog post I have published and categorize them with better themes. On that day, I will likely discover that besides Moxie and Jeeps, mowing the lawn is a … Continue reading →

I was peddling past Uncle Bob’s the other day. He was going somewhere in his truck and he waved as he passed by. On his porch steps was a bucket of cucumbers and I took one. He won’t miss one. … Continue reading →

I’m currently intrigued by the erudite weather prognostications of meteorologist Paul Cousins heard streaming on the internet and over the terrestrial radio stations broadcasting Maine Public Classical. Over the weekend he predicted “a deluge of rain.” It sounded magical and … Continue reading →

The Fourth of July falls on a Wednesday this year. One of my favorite blog posts, the Fire(Working) Man, ran on a Wednesday Fourth of July. It’s about my father, Herman. He made a good living “working for the man” … Continue reading →